San Jose State University

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/san-jose-state-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was San Jose State University built?1857
2. What is the location?San Jose, California
3. What is the classification?R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production
4. When did San Jose State University start?San Jose State University began in 1857, long before many people were born.
5. Where is San Jose State University?It is in downtown San Jose, a city in Silicon Valley. The campus is about 154 acres, like 19 city blocks.

California State University System: A network of 23 public universities in California, with SJSU as its founding campus.
R2 University: A designation for doctoral universities with high research activity and significant doctoral degree production.
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI): A college or university with a significant enrollment of Hispanic students, eligible for federal support.
NCAA Division I: The highest level of collegiate athletics in the United States, featuring the most competitive sports programs.